What are the most common challenges or barriers to employee survey follow up?

1 Lack of time and resources

One of the most common challenges or barriers to employee survey follow up is the lack of time and resources to analyze the data, communicate the findings, and implement the changes. This can be due to competing priorities, budget constraints, or insufficient staff. To overcome this challenge, you need to plan ahead and allocate enough time and resources for the follow up phase. You can also use tools and software that can help you automate and streamline the data analysis and reporting process. Additionally, you can involve your employees in the follow up process by forming action teams, delegating tasks, and soliciting feedback.

2 Lack of accountability and ownership

Another common challenge or barrier to employee survey follow up is the lack of accountability and ownership for the survey results and actions. This can be due to unclear roles and responsibilities, lack of leadership support, or resistance to change. To overcome this challenge, you need to establish clear expectations and accountability for the follow up process. You can also assign owners and champions for each action item, monitor and track the progress, and provide recognition and rewards for the achievements. Furthermore, you can foster a culture of continuous improvement and feedback by involving your employees in the decision making and problem solving process.

4 Lack of alignment and integration

A fourth common challenge or barrier to employee survey follow up is the lack of alignment and integration of the survey results and actions with the organizational goals and strategies. This can be due to siloed thinking, conflicting interests, or lack of coordination. To overcome this challenge, you need to align and integrate the survey results and actions with the organizational vision, mission, and values. You can also link the survey results and actions with the key performance indicators, metrics, and outcomes of the organization. Furthermore, you can coordinate and collaborate with other departments, teams, and stakeholders to ensure consistency and synergy of the actions.

5 Lack of evaluation and learning

A fifth common challenge or barrier to employee survey follow up is the lack of evaluation and learning from the survey results and actions. This can be due to complacency, lack of feedback mechanisms, or lack of follow up surveys. To overcome this challenge, you need to evaluate and learn from the survey results and actions. You can also measure and monitor the impact and effectiveness of the actions, as well as the changes in employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance. Additionally, you can conduct follow up surveys to assess the progress and identify new areas of improvement. Lastly, you can celebrate the successes and learn from the failures of the follow up process.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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